Life After Christmas

We don't know how your Christmas went, but ours was unbelievable. It started on the 23rd and ran for 3 days ending, finally, at 10 PM, the 25th. A whirlwind of parties at various relatives' homes all over southeast Texas. And now, supposedly, the "let down". Whoa, not necessarily.

The New Year arrives in a few days and that could be, for some of you, another round of parties. If it is, and you haven't set up your party plans, you could have some problems unless you are attending someone else's party. That is not the case for us.

We will be having a party put on by 2 of our teenage grandchildren for a group of their friends. But, true to normal teenagers, they have set up no plans other than invite a dozen plus of their friends. NOW WHAT?

During our annual after Christmas buying spree on the 26th, we quizzed the kids, got their input, then layed out the rules and plans for the party and bought what was necessary for the party. All done in about 2 hours. How? Organization.

Living at the beach has required that we have plans set up for just about any type of party with limited notification in advance. Yes, we do keep plans and lists of party requirements for just about any type of party. These are simple outlines with with a general check list to keep us on track. Is it hard to do this? NO!

Simple organization is all it takes. Sit down with a pad of paper and start writing your ideas down. Review what you wrote, add or subtract ideas, prioritise the items, and save for your future (put your list somewhere you can easily find it like on your refrigerator).That is all that is needed to begin your organization.

And why are we doing this and suggesting you do it too? To enjoy life, CUT DOWN ON STRESS, and have fun. Remember, stress can and will mess up the holidays IF YOU LET IT. Don't be a victim of stress. Organize, prepare, enjoy!